Today I am sharing a lazy furniture tip on how to add age to furniture quickly. The truth is it's been a crazy few weeks around here. My mom had surgery and the recovery was less than smooth. I am thrilled to say she has turned the corner and doing MUCH better now! I was fortunate enough to spend over a week with her to help out. We all thought she would be better quicker and when that didn't happen we rolled with the punches. This week has been a good lesson in the fact that things change, they ... continue reading...
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DIY Aged Barnwood
Everywhere you look aged chippy wood is the farmhouse rage. But we don't all live in the country, with easy access to old barns full of beautifully aged barnwood. I have a solution for you! This summer I had so much fun attending the Haven conference in Atlanta. Haven is a weekend packed to the brim with creative classes and education for DIY bloggers...plus it's just a fun way for all of us to get together in real life. It is made clear if you're headed to Haven you should bring an extra ... continue reading...
DIY Chalkboard Placemat
DIY Chalkboard Placemats Hi dear friends! Today I have a fun fall tour for you...complete with mantels, wreaths, tablescapes, free printables and porches! It rolls out all week. Not to mention my DIY chalkboard placemats. When I was young teachers would send kids outside to bang chalkboard erasers as a form of punishment. I never really got how that was punishment! Everything about a chalkboard was mesmerizing to me. Getting to write your name or an answer on the big ... continue reading...
Books and Pages Fall Farmhouse Tour With A Free Printable
Hi friends! Welcome to fall. I know it's not official yet, but I wanted to be the first to welcome you in! Fall is my very favorite time of year. The entire essence of the season speaks my language. Snuggly, cozy, cuddle up with a good book and your favorite people while sipping hot chocolate by a dreamy fire has to sound good to you too..am I right? I wanted to bring that cozy feel to life through a farmhouse books and pages inspired fall theme. Really it's all about friendship. Fall brings ... continue reading...
Decisions I Make That I Shouldn’t
When I flip through the pages of my favorite magazines my mind does a lot of things. First my eyes soak in the beautiful photographs of perfectly styled homes. Next, I inspect the pictures to see what elements I have in my own home, or wish I did. Most of the time I simply resolve to the fact that my home will never look as magazine worthy as the spaces adorning the pages of the latest issue of Southern Living. For starters I decide the rooms featured must all come from professionally ... continue reading...
Flatware Storage Box to Hot Chocolate Station
Old silver flatware storage boxes show up at garage sales and flea markets all the time. They can be made over for a ton of different uses...remote control storage, catch-all box, craft supplies, the list could go on. Today I am flipping one of the flatware boxes into a cozy hot chocolate station! Joining me are a few other friends who love a trash to treasure makeover like I do. We are bringing you some junkin' inspiration Fall style! I hope you will take a minute to check out their ... continue reading...
8 Neutral French Farmhouse Fabrics
If you could splurge on one thing in a room what would it be? For me it would be fabric. Layering a room with amazing neutral fabrics sets the tone and gives you something to build on. It can be tempting to follow the latest trends, but over the years I have found going neutral for the big ticket items pays off. Here's a look at my favorite French farmhouse fabrics. Recently a friend messaged me about two chairs left on the curb down the street from her. Bless her. Better yet, bless her ... continue reading...
Pom Pom Wreath For Fall
I love Fall. Everything about it. The warm colors, the crisp air. All the smells. Pumpkins. I mean really, it's my jam. This Fall wreath is a non technical, no expertise needed decoration that anyone can do! I'm sharing it today in hope that it will beckon a cool breeze to blow into Texas. A girl can dream. This wreath would be great in a bunch of places, like your door or mantel. Last year I decided to go simple with my Fall mantel and hung this from an empty picture frame over the ... continue reading...
Tic Tac Toe Chalkboard Butcher Block
This Tic Tac Toe game made out of a butcher block is a fun and easy weekend project. This little darling started in the same manner as most things around here do... Me at an Estate Sale. Eyeballing something I don't need and have no use for. But it's $1 and I can't pass it up. My mom asks, "what in the world are you going to do with that?" I reply, "I have no idea." I could literally cut and paste that scenario into almost every blog post. A semi-small hoarder like stash ... continue reading...
Eyeglass Holder With A Pinpoint Purpose In Life
It's hard to admit, but 40 did a number on my eyes. My whole life I'm the girl you wanted to have with you when hunting...for deer or treasures. But 40. Now "cheaters" help blurry words come to life on the page. Having a need for cheaters brings on a whole other problem....being able to find said glasses when they are needed. As I worked on coming up with a creative solution to this dilemma it brought to mind a trip I took last year. When I visited Brenham, Texas on a girl's trip with my ... continue reading...
